Bolte was a four-year standout guard at Iowa State and was named honorable mention
Associated Press All-American in 2011. She finished her career as the sixth
all-time scorer in Cyclones history with 1,639 points and third in all-time
three pointers made with 276. The Ida Grove, Iowa native was unanimous selection
to the 2011 All-Big 12 first team and twice earned All-Big 12 honorable mention
honors (2009, 2010). Iowa State qualified for the NCAA tournament all four
seasons, Bolte was on the team.

After
her career at ISU she played one season of professional basketball in France
and Sweden. Bolte graduated from Iowa State with a bachelor's degree in
Communication Studies.

"Kelsey
was an outstanding player at ISU and is a loyal, hard-working Iowa native who
will bring enthusiasm and energy to our program," Drake Head Coach Jennie Baranczyk said. "She is
excited to be a part of the Drake community and she has jumped right into her
position."

"I'm
excited to be a part of the program and to experience everything that Drake has
to offer," Bolte said. "After being so far away this past year it is great that
I get the chance to be a part of Jennie's staff and be so close to all my
family and friends. I'm excited to go out and meet everyone in the Drake
community."